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Bell Summer Camps offers hands-on investigation, visits to museum exhibits, games, creative projects, and guided outdoor exploration. Children entering grades K–8 take part in these activities as part of day-camp experiences focused on science and nature.
• Ages: 5–13 years old
• Schedule: Registration phone calls are taken Wednesday–Sunday, 10 am–3 pm; the museum is open Wednesday–Sunday, 10 am–4 pm
• Price: Prices for 2026 summer camps — Bell members / General registration: 5 day camps (grade 1–8) $395.00 / $425.00; 3 day camps (grade 1–8) $230.00 / $250.00; 5 day camps (grade K – half day) $300.00 / $365.00; 3 day camps (grade K – half day) $180.00 / $220.00
Bell Summer Camps states that it welcomes all people regardless of race, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, or other protected identity. Bell Camps state that they strive to be an environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and inspires curiosity. The Bell Museum is Minnesota’s official natural history museum and planetarium, and Bell Museum members receive discounted camp pricing, unlimited free admission to galleries and special exhibits, and access to members-only events and activities. Scholarships for Bell Summer Camps are available based on financial need, with recipients selected through a lottery system, and support for scholarships is provided by unspecified supporters. Families that qualify can access Curiosity Memberships at $15. If a camper will bring any medication such as an inhaler, epi-pen, or ibuprofen, a medication information form must be completed and emailed to [email protected].
Last updated February 23, 2026.
• Ages: 5–13 years old
• Schedule: Registration phone calls are taken Wednesday–Sunday, 10 am–3 pm; the museum is open Wednesday–Sunday, 10 am–4 pm
• Price: Prices for 2026 summer camps — Bell members / General registration: 5 day camps (grade 1–8) $395.00 / $425.00; 3 day camps (grade 1–8) $230.00 / $250.00; 5 day camps (grade K – half day) $300.00 / $365.00; 3 day camps (grade K – half day) $180.00 / $220.00
Bell Summer Camps states that it welcomes all people regardless of race, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, or other protected identity. Bell Camps state that they strive to be an environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and inspires curiosity. The Bell Museum is Minnesota’s official natural history museum and planetarium, and Bell Museum members receive discounted camp pricing, unlimited free admission to galleries and special exhibits, and access to members-only events and activities. Scholarships for Bell Summer Camps are available based on financial need, with recipients selected through a lottery system, and support for scholarships is provided by unspecified supporters. Families that qualify can access Curiosity Memberships at $15. If a camper will bring any medication such as an inhaler, epi-pen, or ibuprofen, a medication information form must be completed and emailed to [email protected].
Last updated February 23, 2026.
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